{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F26de8a22-51d4-40d0-9072-d162690dc64e","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Sanctification and the Christian Life (Systematic Theology Part 9)","description":"Today we're discussing part 9 in our 12-week Systematic Theology series with hosts Bryan Dwyer and Ross Anderson. Our focus today is on the Christian life. God\u2019s saving work in an individual does not end at conversion. Conversion is only the beginning of a life-long process of transformation as Jesus\u2019 saving work is applied in a Christian\u2019s practical daily behavior and character.\r\n\nThe ongoing process by which believers become increasingly free from sin and more like Christ is called sanctification. Also known as \u201choliness\u201d, sanctification has a definite beginning at conversion. We contribute nothing to our salvation. This is entirely a work of God, received by faith. But God\u2019s work to progressively transform a Christian\u2019s life requires our cooperation with the Holy Spirit, using the means God provides, to live out the new life and new identity that are ours through conversion.\r\n\nTalk about this topic as a family, with your small group, or in a mentoring relationship by using the discipleship tools at https://www.pursuegod.org/systheo/\r\n\n\n--- \n\nSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pursuegod/support (https://anchor.fm/pursuegod/support)","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/da7e9a9b-2c64-4ade-bc62-999206205e08/rGbIMV5tZ00FMMciVafygKgF.jpg"}